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See how verdicts work6-bedroom house · PO5 1NU
No longer listedReduced £75k (−17.6%) on 21 JunListed 184 days
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About
Large 6-bed HMO on popular Lawrence Road, Southsea. Fully let and generating £3,025pcm (8.54% yield).
Spacious rooms, strong rental demand and a prime location close to amenities and transport-ideal turnkey investment.
Property description A substantial and well-presented six-bedroom HMO located on the ever-popular Lawrence Road in Southsea, offering an exceptional investment opportunity with strong, consistent rental demand.
Currently fully let and generating £3,025pcm (8.54% yield), this large property provides an immediate and reliable income stream for investors seeking a turnkey addition to their portfolio.
The property benefits from two showers and two separate toilets, ensuring practicality and comfort for multiple occupants.
All bedrooms are well-sized, and the communal areas offer generous space for tenants to relax and socialise.
The home is equipped with double glazing throughout and gas central heating, enhancing energy efficiency and tenant appeal.
Externally, the property features a mature, well-kept garden, providing valuable outdoor space rarely found in similar HMOs in the area.
This adds to the overall desirability of the property and contributes to long-term tenant retention.
Situated in a highly sought-after Southsea location, Lawrence Road is known for its strong rental market, excellent access to local amenities, transport links, and the university.
Its popularity with students and young professionals ensures ongoing demand and minimal void periods.
A standout investment in a prime Southsea location, offering size, stability, and long-term potential.
Hmcr compliance To help keep the buying and selling process smooth and secure, all sellers and buyers will need to complete quick online identity checks through Credas. These checks cost £50+VAT.
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Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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About 55, Lawrence Road, Portsmouth
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